The Kansas Supreme Court provides legal guidance to all courts of the State of Kansas. Supreme Court Orders are used by all courts to aid in the administration of justice. Some orders are Case Specific.

Rule 712A – Rules Relating to the Admission of Attorneys - Temporary Restricted Admission to the Bar for Attorney Spouses of Active United States Military Services Members - New Rule 712A is hereby adopted, effective September 15, 2016.

Board Rule 4 - Rules Relating to the State Board of Examiners of Court Reporters. Rules Adopted by the State Board of Examiners of Court Reporters. Board Rule 4 is hereby amended, effective January 25, 2016

The 20th Judicial District is authorized to close
the office of the Russell County district court clerk on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, for
the purpose of moving the office to a recently completed portion of the courthouse

Re: Kansas Judicial Branch Fiscal Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2017 Surcharge (effective on and after July 1, 2015, and shall continue until June 30, 2017, unless rescinded or amended by the Kansas Supreme Court.) and Application to Reinstatement Fees Assessed by Municipal Courts Rescinding 2014 SC 59

The 22nd Judicial District is authorized to set
the hours the office of the Nemaha County district court clerk is open to the public to be
9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. daily for a period of 90 days beginning May 16, 2015

Ellis County Courthouse renovation and temporary relocation - This order shall become effective as of December 1, 2014, and shall remain in
effect until the renovation of the Ellis County Courthouse is complete.

Re: Commission on Judicial Qualifications - Judge Robert J.
Fleming's term as judge member of the Commission on Judicial Qualifications is hereby
extended until Docket No. 1197, In The Matter of Timothy Henderson, is concluded

Kelly O'Brien is hereby designated as the Chief Justice's designee to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the purpose of participating in the Council's June 9, 2014 Strategic Planning Meeting

24th Judicial District is hereby authorized to set the
hours the office of the Lane County district court clerk is open to the public to be 9:00
a.m. - 4:00p.m. daily. This order will take effect October 22, 2012

25th Judicial District authorized to set the
hours of the office of the Wichita County district court clerk open to the public to be
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily, effective May 4, 2012. This order wil be in effect until July 11, 2012.

The Legislative Division of Post Audit shall have access to all court files, including
confidential child in need of care files, as needed to conduct its audit of foster care issues. The
audit will be conducted beginning in March 2012 and through approximately August 2012.

24th Judicial District authorized to set the
hours of the office of the Hodgeman County district court clerk open to the public to be
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. daily, effective January 23, 2012.

The Honorable Elaine M. Esparza is hereby appointed as a member of the Thirtieth Judicial District Nominating Commission, effective December 8, 2011, to fill the position of Francis E. Meisenheimer. Such appointment shall continue until March 5, 2012, all as provided by statute.